Philips DVP3200V/37B Videotape Recording, Recording Prevention, Remove Cover Tab to prevent

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24Videotape Recording

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Read and follow the steps below to record a television program onto a videotape.

●Before you begin, make sure the DVD/VCR is in VCR mode. Press VCR so VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.

1 Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 or the Video In channel. If you connected the DVD/VCR to the TV using the supplied audio and video cables, select your TV’s Video In channel. Details are on page 12.

If you connected the DVD/VCR to the TV using the supplied RF coaxial cable, choose channel 3 (or 4) at the TV. Details are on pages 9-11.

1 Turn on the TV.

2 Insert a tape in the DVD/VCR.

OK

2 Insert a tape with its record tab intact into the cassette compartment of the DVD/VCR. If tape playback begins, press STOP C.

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly until the desired tape speed (SP or SLP) appears briefly on the screen. Details about tape speed are on page 67.

4 Press CH + or CH - or the Number buttons to select the TV channel to record.

5 Press REC I to start recording. “REC” will appear on the DVD/VCR’s display panel.

6 To pause the recording, press PAUSE k once. “REC” will flash. To resume recording, press REC I or press PAUSE k again. “REC” will reappear.

7 To stop recording, press STOP C.

6	BACK
	REW
	PREV
5-6	REPEAT
	A-B
	REPEAT

4 RECCLEARMODE

3

DISPLAY

PLAY

		FFW
PAUSE		NEXT	7
REC	STOP	+
TIMER SET		CH	4

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SEARCH MODE TITLE

Recording Prevention

Video cassettes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased.

1 To prevent recording, break off the tab with a screwdriver.

2 To allow recording, cover the hole with clear tape.

Remove the	Cover the
tab to prevent	hole to allow
recording.	recording.

Helpful Hints

•Other recording options are on pages 25-30.

•The VCR will record in a preset volume.

•Pause will switch to Stop after 5 minutes to protect the VCR and the tape from damage. When a recording is paused, review the pause time remaining with

the ■ marks on the screen. Each ■ mark equals

1 minute remaining. During the last minute of paused recording, the ■ mark will flash.

•If any menu is on the TV screen, REC I on the remote does not function. Press CLEAR to remove the menu. Then, press REC I. Or, use REC I on the front of the DVD/VCR.